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TEDx Mastery at Avenues
Written By
Tray Epps
Logline
A short documentary capturing the energy, vulnerability, and transformation of speakers at TEDx Avenues as they share ideas that reshape themselves and their community.
Format
Film
Genre
Comps
Jiro Dreams of Sushi’s exploration of mastery
Meets
TED Talks’ inspiration
With an element of
Abstract: The Art of Design’s creativity-in-motion
the Story
In TEDx Mastery at Avenues, ideas unfold in dynamic motion: speakers pour passion, curiosity crackles in the air, and innovation takes the spotlight. This short documentary captures the energy of a community flocking together to celebrate mastery — not just of one discipline, but mastery over fear, doubt, and inertia. Through intimate interviews and stage moments, the film weaves a tapestry of ambition and humility. There’s the educator who found clarity in chaos, the student whose voice found courage, the path from aspiration to articulation. It’s not about the big idea; it’s about the spark behind the idea and the people who carry it forward.
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The "Story Behind the Story"
I wanted to chronicle a moment where intellectual discovery meets emotional revelation — a space where speaking isn’t just performance, it’s confession, connection, and transformation. Documenting TEDx at Avenues allowed me to explore how mastery isn’t a destination, but a practice: practiced on stage, practiced in community, practiced in daring to be heard.
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Key Themes
It’s about the courage of voice, the practice of mastery, and the power of ideas to transform both speaker and listener. Beyond the spectacle, it explores vulnerability, connection, and the beauty of being heard.
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The World
The world is the stage — literally. Red circles, bright lights, and buzzing audiences form the backdrop for moments of fear, discovery, and revelation. Backstage whispers and on-stage breakthroughs collide in a high-energy, idea-driven space.
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